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Villa Montanina is situated in the beautiful valley of the Montanina Casentino. The Villa have been renovated with materiaI typical of Tuscany.
The pool is open from 1 June to 30 september.
The Tuscany Holiday Villa lies on the edge of a historic hamlet, Borgo Montanina, still today is in the ownership of the same family.
Here we find also the landlord’s villa and a small chapel on a lovely little piazza opening to the Arno valley.
With free and wide views down into the valley lies this beautiful Villa in one of best panoramic location, over the Arno valley you may enjoy unforgettable hours under the beautiful covered terrace or at the pool with its covered pergola and the big dining table.
In 2000 part of the hamlet was restored, so the old Tuscan farm with its stables and barns has been restored in an authentic way; even the old historical silos from former times have not been torn down but were rather given their original outlook now being witnesses of times long gone. A bit further down the villa has a elegant pool, also in a dream position, with “Roman steps” – elegantly you might step into the water. Absolutely quiet and even with hot summer enjoying the fresh air of this fantastic Tuscany landscape.
Surrounded by century old trees the private property extends until down to the Arno river amidst the forests of the Casentino.
If you are looking for genuine Tuscany landscape you will find it here in charming old towns and villages where time seems to stand still.
Signora Cristina the landlady herself has been supervising the restoration works being an interior designer herself.
With beautiful antiques and collectors’ pieces she has created a truly charming atmosphere, by using the traditional Tuscan colors, given the rooms a very warm touch underlined by precious textiles – retaining, however, the character of this formerly agricultural complex.
It is, beyond other aspects, this sound symbiosis which makes the property so charming.
Cozy the inner Patio where one can nicely have meals with the entire group. At the pool one could just lie in the sun or take a seat in the shadow of the pergola. There is a lot of space, corners with sitting area everywhere.
All in all a magnificent refuge with great charm, all kept in the characteristic Tuscan style.
Nowadays below the pool wine is cultivated again. And guests have the possibility to buy it directly from the landlord.
You will be welcome by the charming owners themselves who in their gentle and forthcoming manner will be ready to assist you in any way you may wish.
First Floor:
Large living room with kitchenette (dishwasher, oven), large dining table,
3 bedrooms with queen size (if asked with booking 2 could be divided) 2 bathrooms with shower
Over a few steps you will get into the former farm house:
You enter a big open room that has a large old dining table in front of the cozy open fire place.
The three beautiful bedrooms are kept in warm colors, one of the two comfortable bathrooms, nice colors and furniture, is en suite. Antique furniture together with collectors’ pieces underline the elegant atmosphere.
Second Floor:
Large living room with kitchenette (dishwasher, oven) with gallery, large dining table, 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms with shower.
Over a small charming corridor with staircase one gets to this area. Big, spacious living room with separated kitchen corner. Two decorative fire places in opposite corners (probably tobacco had been dried here in former times) and a small gallery with enormous sofa attribute this room a particularly intimate atmosphere. Beautiful old furniture and well set accents add to an elegant and comfortable “ambience”. The three charming bedrooms are held in warm colors; one of the two comfortable bathrooms with nice colors and furniture again is en suite.
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big living area, kitchen (dishwasher, oven) + WC-bath;
1° floor: bed room, 2 bathrooms
The former pigeon loft, the dependence, lies very nicely below the complex with its own entrance over a large covered terrace. A comfortable and elegant living room with sleeping couch is the central part of this house. A nice kitchen at just a few steps, small bath room as well. The upper level comprises the open beautiful bedroom, again with splendid panoramic view down to the Arno valley; en suite its lively colored comfortable bath room.
A big dining table under the covered terrace seats the group.
AIR CONDITIONING
2 BIKES AVAILABLE
INTERNET WIFI
WINDOW SCREENS
SMALL GYM
PLAY ROOM (PING PONG, FOOTBALL TABLE)
SATELLITE TV-CD
MUSIC AT POOL
Dinners at Owner's Villa available at 35,00 € per person on request.
The Cherici-Mascagni Family personally welcomes all guests to render their stay as comfortable as possible, and offers information and suggestions regarding touring itineraries and gastronomical pleasures in the area.
And it’s possible to also organize small events in the adjacent to Limonaia the main villa.
Villa La Montanina is immersed in the uncontaminated nature Tuscany, an ideal place for a relaxing holiday. The beautiful woods surrounding the property offer the possibility of beautiful walks, to the banks of the River Arno.
Distances: (approximately kms / minutes by car)
next townArezzo 18 km, Poppi 10 km
next village Capolona 5 km - different shops, supermarket, Restaurant/Pizzeria
DistancesFlorence 80 km, Siena 80 km, Cortona 25 km, Poppi 10km - with its old, remarkable castle
golf coursePoppi 10 km 9 hole-course
Air portFlorence 80 km
Arezzo is still today one of the charming old Tuscan cities, with elegant shops at its medieval city centre. Well prepared for tourism, nevertheless it is the Aretini who shape the atmosphere of the city; they proudly sit in front of the bars or under the famous Vasari arcades having their café or aperitivo.
Arezzo is the city of goldsmiths and antique dealers; every first weekend of the month the probably biggest antique market in Tuscany takes place on the Piazza Grande and the famous arcades. Dealers and clients come from everywhere. So why make a long trip if you could rent your holiday villa so close to the event.
Maybe you should also consider to visit the picturesque old village of Anghiari not far from Arezzo.
The Casentino with its extended forests is probably one of the most beautiful areas of Tuscany. Its valley with the Arno river is situated like an amphitheatre amidst the mountains some of which truly impressive. The Casentino is renowned for its many picturesque medieval Borghi and strongly defended castles, the best preserved in Tuscany to be found at Poppi. Outstanding pieces of craftsmanship and art are produced here. Peace and tranquility still today are the main characteristics of life rhythm. Rassina 3 km(supermarket, pharmacy, bank, post office, restaurant).
Pieve Socana 1,5 km old village with small supermarket (fresh bread and even on Sunday), a small restaurant, pizzeria
From Rome – Take the A1 Autostrada direction FIRENZE.
From Florence – Take the A1 Autostrada direction ROMA.
(At the toll booths, be sure to push the red button and take a ticket).
1) Exit at the ‘AREZZO’ exit. Pay the toll and follow the signs for the city of AREZZO.
2) Continue straight on this country highway for 10 km.
3) As you approach the outlying areas of Arezzo, you will come to a stop light in front of an over pass. Follow the signs for BIBBIENA - bear right at the intersection, go under the under pass, and then curve left.
4) You will continue straight for about 20 km. through many intersections roundabouts, and towns. Follow the signs for direction Bibbiena.
5) Exit at the CAPOLONA ‘NORD’ exit (not Capolona ‘Sud’). At the bottom of the exit on your right you will see the Cafè-Bar ‘4C’.
6) Turn right, following the sign for BACIANO.
7) Go straight. You will come to a stop light in the town of Capolona. Continue straight for 7 km. You will see the Arno river on your right.
8) After you pass the farming hamelt of Baciano you will continue straight and follow the signs for ZENNA for 4-5 km.
9) After 1 km. on your right, you will see the sign for MONTANINA. There is a small church and a pink house. Turn here. You have arrived.

Our time at the Villa Montanina was fantastic. We arrived late, but communication with Nicole was great and he made sure that his lovely mother Cristiana was there and welcomed us with warm pizza in the oven !! The house is even better than the photos, spotless and beautifully remodelled, but with keeping an authentic atmosphere into the small details, which brings me to the most important thing, this place has a special peaceful atmosphere almost like a holy place, and actually the ground also has a family chapel which we where showed. The main building is almost like a small museum and Cristiana showed us around. There is lots of nice mountain roads you can explore in the local area try SP60 towards Chiusi della Verna or the vindy road towards Talla. Its also nice to make small hikes and bike trips in the local area, there are 4 functioning bikes available, where one is a mountainbike. We enjoyed going to Capolona some mornings getting our Cappuccino at the local cafe taking part in Italian breakfast culture, and picking up fresh bread, or even closer there is the small village Pieve a Socana that has small grocery stores and Pizza restaurant. There is also an excellent new Pizzaplace in Rassini called IL Toscano that we visited twice with great success for the whole family. We can heartly recommend Villa Montanina if you are a big group travelling together, we where three family plus one single, and we all agreed that we easily could have been another couple at the same time. The place is like three separate apartments as it has three kitchens, but we enjoyed most meals together outside at the long table. Another highlight of the stay was firing up the pizzaoven and making our own Italian Pizza. At the end of our stay Cristiana came with a bottle of their homemade wine, and we have to say that we where sad to leave this lovely place. There is truly nothing negative to say about this place, and you just feel like staying longer or planning when you can come back next time...

Knut-Erlend2015-06-29T00:00:00Z

This residence is a real gem. We holidayed as three families, all with two children between 5 and 8. The Villa has ample space, enough to give each family both their privacy, and to be able to come together for long lunches and dinners surrounded by beautiful vistas of the tuscan countryside. The pool was a great hit with all, and a welcome break from the amazing weather. Everything is superb, but I think the lasting impression we'll take with us is the vast space and variety in and around the villa. It was too easy to spend nearly all of our time their relaxing. Our hosts Niccolo and Cristiana, were ever helpful, attentive and very thoughtful, but not at all intrusive - Just nearby if we needed them. We were made very welcome from arrival right through to our reluctant departure. I will be recommending this find with friends and family.

Kate2016-08-14T00:00:00Z

Our stay at the Villa Montanina was beyond amazing. The photos are beautiful, but after we arrived we were in awe of the beauty of our renovated farm house and the grounds we were able to use. It's a truly remarkable place. Niccolo went out of his way to accommodate our needs. Christiana (his mother) was extremely generous and kind. We were able to communicate without any problems, both speak English well enough to get by. We did a cooking class and a wine tasting at the villa on the property and loved both. Italians are so kind and passionate about what they love. The town of Arezzo was not far away and a grocery story with anything you need. We wish we would have planned a longer stay--next time we will make more time to explore the castles and sites in Arezzo. Thank you Niccolo and Christiana for a beautiful stay.

Dianne 2015-05-20T00:00:00Z

Niccolò is a wonderfully gracious and attentive host, and the property is truly special. We were a group of 13 (12 adults and one small child), and the 7 bedrooms and many common areas (inside and out) suited us perfectly. Our only hesitation in submitting this 5-star review is that so many other people will want to stay here that we won't be able to book a return visit! :)

Kim2016-08-21T00:00:00Z

We stayed with a group of 10 people in the villa for a week and we had an amazing time there. The villa was awesome, it was even better than we already expected from the reviews on this site. We had a lot of fun days and nights sitting all together at the pool or at the pergola and it was really cozy. The description of the villa showed on this site and on the pictures is really matching with the experience in real life. There is an amazing view at the pool off the valley, the pool is really big and the area around the pool is comfortable. The rooms are large and everything was really clean, also there was also a lot of equipment in the kitchens and this was really nice. There was more than enough space for 10 people and there were a lot of places were we could sit all together. The benefit of this villa is that we had so much privacy, it was really comfortable to stay in the villa. We received a very warm welcome and the hosts are really lovely people. We also had the diner at the villa of the mother and this was a really nice evening for us with very delicious food! If you go to Villa Montanina, I would suggest to do the diner with your group! We look back to a fantastic holiday with our group of friends!

Sanne2016-08-07T00:00:00Z

We stayed at Montanina in early June and could not rate our stay more highly. The generous accommodation and spacious surroundings are even better than described with lovely views of the vineyard and countryside beyond. The living areas and bedrooms are very tastefully decorated in keeping with the character of the property and very clean and well equipped.Throughout our stay we were constantly noticing decorative or practical touches to enhance our experience. Everything we needed was thought of. We were eleven family members and congregated to relax and to dine in the confortabile gazebo, by the pool and at the large outdoor dining table. The pool is beautiful with fantastic views. We enjoyed visits to Arezzo for the Sunday antique market, the castle at Poppi and local restaurants suggested by our hosts. All very good experiences. We enjoyed the fact that the area did not seem too touristy and found the local people very friendly and helpful. Above all our visit was made special by the warm welcome and hospitality of Niccolò and Christiana. They could not have been more helpful before and during our visit and wanted to do all they could to make sure we had a good time at Montanina. A highlight of our stay was a delicious Tuscan meal hosted at the villa and a memorable experience for us all. We can't wait to return.

Emily and Kate2017-06-10T00:00:00Z

We loved our stay at this villa. The hosts were so warm and welcoming and kept popping by regularly to make sure all was well. We couldn't fault anything. The house was beautiful, immaculately clean and huge. There were 3 kitchens, 6 toilets, multiple dining areas and a fantastic pool, ample room enough for our group of 9. Every detail was considered from hair dryers, dishwasher tablets and even bicycles to borrow. T he area is beautiful, stunning views from the house and from the pool. There are lots of lovely historic villages to visit in the vicinity and our hosts recommended restaurants and shops to visit locally. The only gripe was that we didn't stay longer!

Dr S 2015-08-01T00:00:00Z

Out of this world! Simply superb! Villa Montanina was home for my extended family for a glorious week in Tuscany. Everything about it was just perfect. Nicollo was highly responsive and helped with everything pre-visit. On arrival, his Mum took over. Cristiana was the perfect host- elegant, charming and generous. It was a real privilege to get a glimpse into their family history by staying at the Villa. Everything was superbly presented and the location was the best. There was enough to visit near by for those who didn’t want to laze by the pool. Our family group of 14 will remember the trip for a long, long time.(URL HIDDEN)

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'La Contea' is a beautiful, characteristic, detached Tuscan villa, part of an ancient farm which dates back to the 15th century and used to belong to the well-known Visani-Rassinesi family, which gave Rassina some of it's most famous people. The atmosphere and the colours, the beautiful landscape and the lingering feeling of the past increase the unique charm of this building. It has a surface of 260 square metres and is situated in a peaceful and farely isolated area, in the northen suburb of Rassina, a village in the centre of the Casentino valley, 400 metres above sea level. The Arno river, which has it's source in the Falterona mountain, flows through the whole of Casentino.
Thanks to the villa's central location, it is easy to reach Casentino's main tourist sites with public transport.
The Casentino valley is rich of history, it’s many castles and important sanctuaries set in a lush, green, hilly landscape with lots of vineyards and olive groves, dotted with tiny villages and surrounded by ancient forests, part of the Casentinese-Romagnolo National Park. The stunning, uncontaminated nature and the peaceful, relaxing atmosphere of this area are ideal to restore strength to body and mind. Casentino is a very mystical area and has a number of important holy sites, such as the monasteries of Camaldoli, La Verna and Vallombrosa, the Romanesque Pieve of Rumena and PieveSocana, built upon ancient Etruscan holy grounds; the latter, home to one of the only two surviving Etruscan stone altars, is within walking distance from the villa. The beautiful medieval town of Poppi, with it’s fortified castle, is a short drive from the villa. The Casentino Forests National Park is only 15 km away and the Chianti Hills and Lake Trasimeno are within easy reach.
At guest's disposal
1 baby bed free of charge
WI-FI Internet connection available free of charge.
Distances:: just 2-300 m from the villa you find groceries, restaurant, posto office, bank etc..; Rassina station is 5 minutes on foot (conections to Arezzo and Pratovecchio), there are bus stops also.
Tennis courts (1km), an equestrian centre (2km), golf fields (10 km) and a beautiful outdoor swimming pool in the near by village of Talla (4km). The 'Molino delle Rocche' swimming pool is surrounded by green countryside and has plenty of games both for the young and for the elderly. On the south side of the pool there is a woody area with tall trees where one can cool off from the hot sun and enjoy reading or meditating. The area also has a number of streams and small rivers, tributaries of the Arno, among them the Ponte Rosso, which is an ideal spot for bathing, with its uncontaminated waters and its pictoresque waterfalls.
The beautiful city of Arezzo is only 20 km away. Famous for it's ancient churches and the stunning frescos by Piero della Francesca, every first weekend of the month it hosts Italy's most important antiques fair. Taking a walk among the stalls is like stepping back in time: those with a passion for antiques will be able to buy very valuable furniture and ornaments here. Famous cities such as Cortona, Florence, Siena, Perugia, Assisi, Montalcino, Pienza and San Gimignano are also close at hand.
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The Contea villa is built on three floors.
On the ground floor there is a large entrance with a red brick vaulted ceiling, a double bedroom and a bathroom with shower.
On the first floor there is a large, luminous living room with a typical stone fireplace and an outdoor terrace with gazebo, furnished with tables and chairs, which will enable you to enjoy your meals outside.
There is also a kitchen-dining room with a fireplace and a pantry; two double bedrooms each with: double bed and 1 single bed and a bathroom with shower and bath-tub.
In the attic there is a large living room with a ping-pong table and in a corner an antique wrought iron single bed, a double bedroom and a bathroom with bath-tub.
The villa is surrounded by a large courtyard with parking space and a shady garden with tall trees, a wood oven, a barbecue and a games room.
It is equipped with a washing machine, an oven, an iron, a cot and a television.
Pets are allowed on the premises.
===== Apartment Policies =====
Arrival between 16:00 and 19:30
Departure within 10:00
Not included in the rental price and to be paid on the spot:
Final Cleaning (mandatory): 90.00€
Maid service (on request): to be arranged with the owner
Refundable security deposit in cash (mandatory): 300.00€
Heating (on request): 2.00€ per cubic meter
Wood (on request): 0.25€ per kg
Pets (on request): 30.00€ per pet per week
Included in the rental price:
Bed linen and towels (weekly changed)
Internet (on request)
Babycot (on request)

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White, newly refurbished attic flat, placed in a very quiet area, including a 5-meter window with a romantic and relaxing view on San Luca’s sanctuary and Bologna’s hills. The flat is endowed with all services, including cable TV, internet connection, air conditioning, cooking facilities and laundry. Car parking places available within 50 mt. The flat can accommodate up to 4 persons with a double bed on the mezzanine and comfortable sofa bed. City center is just 15-minute walking distance passing through some charming pedestrian streets such as Pratello road that is the hearth of Bologna’s nightlife with typical tavern and bars. Bus n°14 stops few meters from the flat and cross the city center.

We had some fantastic days in Tuscany. The house is very beautiful, it is perfectly conditioned and is located in a wonderful and very quiet place. 100% Tuscany. The reception and attention by Clàudia has It was very nice and the wine that they gave us on arrival was very good. An unbeatable stay.

The apartment is part of a detached stone house set on a small organic farm in the hills west of Arezzo, with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, which offers many interesting walks. It enjoys great privacy, with its own separate entrance and separate large terrace with a dining table under a fig tree, and sun loungers. It consists of a large room with a king bed, and a sitting area with a wood burning stove. There is a fully equipped kitchen with dining area, and a small shower room. Next to the apartment, accessible from the terrace, there is another room with desk and internet connection. and a single bed, with the possibility of a second. A washing machine can be shared. Linen and towels are provided.
It is a simple but stylish space suited to those for whom natural beuaty and trqanquillity are more important than luxury. It is also a good space for families with children (swing, table tennis, animals) who will enjoy the farm with its chickens, fruit and olive trees, large garden, and the organic vegetables and fruit, rich herb and flower garden, fresh eggs, and homemad bread from the pizza oven. If they wish, guests can participate a little in the working of the farm. Half board can be arranged with a two-course dinner of Tuscan cuisine and local wine
The road to the house is a track of about 800 metres. The last section of two hundred metres is steep and winding, but does not require a four-wheel drive. Guests can sometimes park at the top and walk down. By car or by foot, the journey is worth it! The nearest village of Salutio is ten minutres by car and has a small general store and a good bakers. There is a good simple local restaurant in the village of Talla about 8km away, and an excellent pizza place at Subiano some ten kilometres. There is an excellent riverside restaurant with imaginative Italian cuisine at reasonable prices at Panta Rey. There is a weekly market in neaby Rassina as well as local supplies of organic honey and pecorino and ricotta.
ARRIVAL
The house can be reached by plane to Pisa, Florence or Rome and then a train to Arezzo. station which is I hour from Pisa. 2 hours from Florence, 3 from Rome. Owning a car is highly recommended but I am happy to meet guests at Arezzo station

About half an hour away there is a beautiful natural pool with a waterfall, and there is a public swimming pool about twenty minutes away. Enchanting towns like Poppi, Anghiara or La Verna are about 45 minutes away. Florence and Siena are sixty minutes away, and the Tuscan coast is about 120 minutes.

We spent a very nice week at Margitte. It was all like the pictures and Margitta willing to listen to us and everything was always done to make our stay as relaxed as possible. We now already miss the fantastic location and the dogs that make the simplicity of the accommodation easily compensated. Bye for now :)

Jule2016-10-08T00:00:00Z

Margitta has a very warm welcome. She is a wonderful hostess and gives guests the opportunity to relax in the peaceful idyll. She also knows a lot of good tips for things to do in the area. We would have liked to have stayed a few more days!

Gisela2016-08-05T00:00:00Z

We had a fabulous stay at Margitta's place. The view is sublime. The apartment is set in a lovely garden. It is comfortable and atmospheric. Margitta was very helpful and friendly.

Melissa2015-10-11T00:00:00Z

I greatly enjoyed my stay with Margitta, who was always positive helpful, informative. The setting is beautiful, but really only suited to those with cars.. The accommodation is basic, so guests need to make clear their desires about hot showers etc, but I would say all in all that the beauty of the surroundings and the kindness of Margitta in showing them, and in introducing you to the local life, more than compensates for such things

john2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

Lovely spot ideal for visiting the surroundings or enjoy the peace and quiet in the green of the cottage. Marghitta proved to be a lady of the house careful to respect the privacy and at the same time smiling and always available for any help ... Thanks !!!

Fabiomassimo2016-07-25T00:00:00Z

Margitta's hill-top home is one of the most beautiful places in which I have ever spent time. It is also an very good writing den. We especially liked walking with the dogs at dusk, playing with the kittens at breakfast, feeding our leftovers to the hens and looking at the ever-changing sky. One significant hesitation: since we had no car, shopping was a challenge (though not an impossible one).

Benjamin2014-08-16T00:00:00Z

This is an automated posting. This reservation was cancelled by us, prior to arrival.

Matt2017-06-14T00:00:00Z

It was a very nice week! Campo all Fonti is tucked away in the woods .. Here you can wonderfully relax from everyday life, enjoy the peace and tranquility of nature. There are wonderful animals and even more wonderful hostess. Margitta is very warm and helpful. Children can feed chickens, and there are delicious tomatoes from the garden. The best part was the outdoor shower !! Love Margitta, thanks for a great week!

robin2015-07-26T00:00:00Z

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A very quiet hamlet, no shops but only itinerant merchants that bring bread, fruit and some dry goods: an amazing and quaint experience. In front of the flat, a small church dating late 19th century, beautiful and romantic with its old belltower

A romantic cosy little flat built from an old barn fully renovated and stylishly furnished in keeping with the true Tuscan tradition, an ideal hideaway for a relaxing holiday.
The stone-made house and its garden are completely fenced. In the garden you can eat, sun-bathe, look at the wonderful view on the castle and the valley, or just sit and talk to the owners about Tuscan traditions.
In the afternoons you can learn Tuscan cookery with Grand-Ma Brunetta and taste traditional specialties or learn Italian with Norma, while in the evenings you can listen to Grand-Pa Silano playing his old accordion, or Volfango playing his cello. Soooo romantic!!
Small animals are allowed. Fenced parking.
TV, washing-machine, private kitchen and bathroom, breakfast. Bikes for rent, swimmingpool.
Norma and Volfango bought the house in 2001 and started its renovation, trying to respect its original shape and characteristics. The name Casa al Moro comes from the old mulberry tree standing in the garden, which in the 19th century was the food for silkworms, but now helps you stay cool during hot summers, lying on sunbeds, reading or chatting with friends.
According to the season you can taste local organic cherries, strawberries, salad, tomatoes, all of them coming from the garden of the house. Really delicious and so different from fruit and vegetables coming from supermarkets!!
You can spend your time walking and wandering on the hills, looking for mushrooms and blueberries, or simply watching local birds and wild animals. At night, if you drive up the hill, you might see a fox crossing the road, or a mother wild boar with her babies running after her, or even the royal deer with its enormous horns...

We spent 13 days with Norma and Volfango and we had a great time. The location is perfect for visiting Tuscany (Florence, Siena, Arezzo) and to explore less touristic places, on the advice of our hosts (Poppi, Anghiari). Norma and Volfango put everything available that we pass a wonderful stay. We were able, with our 2 year old daughter, enjoy the garden and the pool between excursions. The apartment is perfectly equipped and pleasant. Children and grandparents present every day, made us feel at home and make the stay even more authentic. A place that we warmly recommend. Our best stay through Air BnB. Encore 1000 thank you to Norma, Volfango and their entire family for their hospitality!

Fanny & Jean-Charles2016-08-20T00:00:00Z

This was the best Airbnb experience we have had so far. Norma is the perfect hostess- and her family is wonderful She truly enjoys hosting- and you can see that in all that she does- making us feel comfortable- and actually getting to know us. What a wonderful couple and family! We cannot get enough of how much fun we had ( the cooking lessons, the cello playing... the quiet walks around the (URL HIDDEN) was really amazing.

Cristina2016-08-06T00:00:00Z

very warm, wonderful site, the whole family together is adorable! Thank you very much for this relaxing week.

Florence2016-08-27T00:00:00Z

Staying with Norma and her family was the highlight of our trip. The house is comfortable and the family couldn't be nicer. It is the perfect location to stop and enjoy Tuscan life. The views from the house and the garden are spectacular. We spent one day having a cooking lesson with Norma, her mother, and her mother in law. Then we sat together, feasted, and shared stories. I can't recommend this location enough! It was like a vacation with family.

Jane2017-05-06T00:00:00Z

I cannot rate this stay highly enough. It is the most incredibly beautiful place with 360 degree views and the most gorgeous welcoming family. We are rebooking for next year as we definitely didn't book enough days to get round everything! There are so many wonderful places within 30mins drive from the apartment, it was just a dream! Best holiday ever!

Cathy2017-08-23T00:00:00Z

One of the best Airbnb experiences we have had! Norma and family were very welcoming and taught us a lot about Italian cooking, culture & history. We felt like family after our stay and were sad to go! The home itself was well equipped and had what we needed for our stay. Anything else we needed, Norma was quick to provide. Highly recommend!

Indu2017-08-09T00:00:00Z

I stayed with my family at this B&B for a couple of nights. The house is completely furnished and with a very efficient heater. Norma and Wolfgang also provided us with a baby cot for our 6 months old baby. The house has beautiful views (valley, a castle, forest). Althought it is not close to a big city, it is a good option to go (by car!!) to Firenze and Siena as it is in the middle point. Arezzo is 20 minutes away. Anyway, I would suggest this B&B for relax far from the city and noise. There is a little disadvantage: internet signal was really weak. It can help you to disconnect a little bit more :))) I think that the young couple is available to solve any problem that can occcur. Another weaker point was the breakfast: I can't say it was bad, but it was pretty scarcy. Of course, we must remember that people in Italy usually don't hace an "English breakfast" And if you want to have a better breakfast you can make yourself because the kitchen is well-equiped. To sum up: the house is very cosy and confortable. We felt at home at the Heart of Tuscany.

Pablo María2013-11-04T00:00:00Z

Norma and her whole family are lovely people and a willingness not paragoni..sono come to meet our every need and reserving a pleasant and serene. The house is located in a small village where time seems to stand still, is equipped with every comfort and Norma, her husband and her in-laws are always available for advice on places to visit.

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For your holidays in Tuscany, La Contessa is a strategic location for visiting towns, villages and famous towns in all the world Arezzo, Florence, Siena, Pienza, Anghiari, Sansepolcro, Monte San Savino, Cortona, Poppi.

Holiday Apartment La Contessa is located in a prestigious building in the village of Bibbiena, in the heart of the Casentino, one of the most beautiful valleys of Tuscany, where you can discover unique historical treasures, art, nature and traditions of the area entered in a breathtaking setting .

The Casentino is geographically the heart of Tuscany. The biggest town of the Casentino Bibbiena. E 'can start from here to know the infinite beauty of the most characteristic and historic region of Italy. The nearest towns are worldwide destinations of cultural tourism, as always, they do not need any introduction, but we mention to simplify tourist itineraries and excursions.

The flat is directly in the center and the parking is not so far. Although I dont recomend going direcrly with a big car to the flat because the streets are narrow. The communication was great with the host who is very kind!

Matus2017-07-21T00:00:00Z

The house is exactly as described. Very cozy and equipped with everything you need and more. Positioned in the center of Bibbiena you can easily reach all the Casentino. Serena was very friendly and helpful.

Mariana2015-04-06T00:00:00Z

Nothing to say. All perfect ! We will return! :)

Francesco2016-09-20T00:00:00Z

Serena is a woman very helpful and friendly, she answered all our needs quickly, we felt comfortable right away!

max2016-08-26T00:00:00Z

The host canceled this reservation 6 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.

Fabio2015-10-25T00:00:00Z

The apartment is lovely and spacious, located in the center of Bibbiena, and very close to a free parking space!

Giulia2016-09-25T00:00:00Z

The apartment is located in the old center of Bibbiena, 50 meters from Piazza Grande and close to shops, grocery, bakery, bar. Ideal to live like the locals. What do you mean, everything perfect, hospitality Serena, cleanliness, amenities and all the things that Serena left for guests. We spent three nights here and we really relaxed. The beds are comfortable and you sleep in absolute silence. Highly recommended for visiting the area that goes from Arezzo to Stia.

Mauro2016-12-11T00:00:00Z

The apartment is great, quite spacious and Serena received us very well. Florence's road to Bibbiena is very winding, it's a short trip but very time consuming by the curves. Not worth staying in that region have to come and go on this road. The city of Bibbiena itself has nothing, but for those who are passing through or need to visit the region's apartment Serena is a great option. Parking is not near the apartment because it is located in a historic part. But this was no problem.

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To the center of the Casentino, with sight on the "Castle of the Count Guidi", on the Mountain of the Verna, on the forests of the National Park of the Casentino.
60 km from Florence, 70 from Siena and to 30 km from Arezzo.
Ample garden with pool.

To the place where my house born, the name has been given "Bellosguardo" not in casual way, in fact from any part one turns the look, you can admire medieval scountries or verdant mountains. It is located where the Archiano river thrown in the Arno river, remembered from Giving in the 5° song of the Purgatorial one of the Divine Comedy, because it is them that Buonconte da Montefeltro dies.
For a lot of years, home was ownership of an ancient and noble family of Biebbiena: it was the house of one of the greatest farms of the Casentino. Home was builds in more times and this results well evident because on the external walls you can see some doors, probably closed during the years.
The most ancient part in the house was a whatchtower builded durng the middle age and in this part there are two "barbacani", two architectural structures, use that is anciently, to give great stability to the house. In following epochs have been made some additions and the last part it joins it goes up again to around one century ago.
When we have restructured the house we have found particular things. In a room, once removed the wooden partition by the floor, we have found a vain, that was certainly used as hideaway and in one of the funds under to the floor (earth's fact) we have found again a kind of cave, entirely dug, to which entered moving an enormous stone. The house has been respected, we have exactly restructured as it was.
We have reused all the original materials where possible. A lot of the doors are originals, the lintels of the windows have been made with recovered wood and the various indentations found inside the construction you are been left. It is a very calm place, to wake up in the morning and to drink a cup of coffee in front of the sight. The view observed from any window, puts again you in peace with the world.

Luke and his mother Silvana were fantastic: they welcomed us with such simplicity and generosity of spirit, we felt right at ease, like we were at home! Thank you so much! We strongly recommend this accommodation for those who like to stay in peace and relax, enjoying good food and above all the Casentino

Francesca2015-08-17T00:00:00Z

Cute apartment in the heart of the Casentino between culture and nature. Absolutely clean and well stocked with every comfort. Thanks to Luca and his mother Silvana for the warm welcome: they are people with whom you establish immediately a relationship that goes beyond any formality. The beauty of the area deserve more visits. Cosy apartment in the heart of the Casentino Park, between culture and nature. Clean and well furnished with all comforts. Thanks to Luca and his mother for the warm welcome. They are people with -whom you become friends immediately. Their follow ADVICE CONCERNING restaurants, pizzerias and places to visit. This beautiful area Certainly deserves to be visited blackberries.